Learning and Communication Disorders.

Child Language Disorders Information Sheet

BIPOLAR

Children usually have an ongoing, continuous mood disturbance that is a mix of mania and depression. This rapid and severe cycling between moods produces chronic irritability and few clear periods of wellness between episodes.

The Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MD TAP) provides information on available products, devices, services and other resources to assist individuals with disabilities.

DIABETES INSIPIDUS

NDI Information & Resources.

For persons who have, or care for someone with, any form of Diabetes Insipidus disorder. The main purpose of this network is to offer support for those surrounded by lack of information on these rare disorders.

Homepage for an ADD/ADHD,ODD Child

A place for parents to exchange ideas about ODD.

ODD Checklist, very useful information!

lists 4,000 U.S. products. The search uses fuzzy logic, and assumes your input may be spelled incorrectly and attempts to find close matches. You can perform keyword searches for potential drug interactions, side effects and indications. The site also ranks the top 200 prescriptions.

When Love isn't Enough Reactive Attachment Disorder is a frightening disorder that creates the inability to trust in children who have been neglected as infants.

Library devoted to resources that will teach parents and caregivers.

SPINA BIFIDA

TOURETTE SYNDROME

Does TS cause "rage attacks?" Current research suggests that these attacks are not present in those patients who "just" have
TS, but are more likely to occur in those who have comorbid ADHD and/or OCD. The international consortium of clinicians
and investigators contributing to the CATS database is providing us with more information on how common or unlikely it
is to find these '"rage attacks" associated with different disorders in clinic populations. So far, there hasn't been even one
case of "rage" associated with anyone whose sole diagnosis was TS.

She has been working with TBI support groups and has also created a manual entitled "Seven Steps to Success" which helps individuals identify what needs to be considered when starting up a support group. Her phone number is 1-800-692-7443

Anne Sears, who runs the Heads on Straight

support group at St Mary’s Hospital in the Yardley area. Her email is sears@rider.edu. Anne’s husband had sustained a TBI about 15+ years ago and she has been actively involved in the support group for some time.

Ron Palacio

who is the Director of Rehab Services at Success Rehab. They run a family support group in the Quakertown area. He can be contacted at 215-538-3488 or at rpalacio@successrehab.com.

Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania

is a network created by families for families of children and adults with special needs. We connect families in similar situations with one another so that they may share experiences, offer practical information and/or support. Where to Contact us: Telephone: 1-800-986-4550 PA Calls Only Program Director: Wendy Hoke Witmer Main Office: 1-717-540-4722 FAX: 1-717-657-5983 TDD: 1-717-540-4722 Email General Info: info@parenttoparent.org

The Parent Consultant Network (PCN)

is a new initiative dedicated to developing and supporting the expertise and leadership skills of parents of children with disabilities who are being educated in general education settings. The PCN is a network of parents who are available to provide training and technical assistance to parents, schools, institutions of higher education and other parents on emerging best practices in inclusive education. If you are interested in participating as a parent trainer or would like to receive training as a parent from the PCN, please contact Diane Perry at (voice) 215.204.3031 or (email) dperry@temple.edu.

MOM'S COMEDY BREAK, MAGAZINES, ETC...

"As a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, I've parented through the Great Depression, two wars, and the advent of this Internet thingamabob. As I like to say, "Been there, done that, glad to be dying soon!" So, you got a parenting question? Spit it out. The question, not your teeth, sonny. I ain't got forever you know..."

ACTA maintains an ongoing watch on the situation of chemical victims in other developed nations.

Secrets of the Chemical Industry Exposed.

on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals

Check your zip code for Superfund sites, drinking water, air pollution, toxic releases, hazardous waste and water discharge permits. It will tell you who is handling dangerous chemicals in your neighborhood, legally, or who did it in the past, possibly illegally.

A great warehouse of info for all types of rare or semi rare disorders.

The McGruff page for kids safety tips.

Your child might have an IEP.... If...

If you have ever attended a meeting at school with 25 professionals... your child might have an IEP.
If you are the only one wearing jeans.... your child might have an IEP.
If these professionals speak a different language.... your child might have an IEP.
If the meeting room was the size of a closet... your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been asked, "do you think your child is the only one in the district?"...your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever heard, "we do not have money for that!"... your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been called an "overprotective, hysterical parent" or an "uninvolved parent"... your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been told your child "will just grow out of it", "is lazy", "slow", "irresponsible", "immature and/or sensitive" etc...etc... your child might have an IEP.
If you feel you have walked into "Assertiveness Training 101" by accident...your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been screamed at by a school official...your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been told your child will be lucky to grow up and dig ditches...your child might have an IEP.
If it has ever been suggested to move to another District...your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been invited to home school your child... your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever called the school and asked for your child and were told "we do not have anyone here by that name..." your child might have an IEP.
If your family is ever discussed in the teachers lounge... you might have an IEP.
If every time you call the school board office, the person you need to talk you is in a meeting...you might have an IEP.
If a meeting with the school has ever been rescheduled more than twice to the time you definitely can not come...your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been patted on the shoulder and called "honey" by the principal...your child might have an IEP.
If it has ever been suggested all your child needs is a "good spanking to straighten him/her up..." your child might have an IEP.
If you have been asked by a teacher to "just sign it!"... your child definitely has an IEP...